THE PRINCIPLES FOR TRUSTED ELECTIONS AND FORMER
GOVERNOR GEORGE ALLEN PARTNER AHEAD OF VIRGINIA'S SOLE
GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE
October 7, 2025 - In the days leading up to Virginia’s sole gubernatorial debate, former Virginia
Governor George Allen is releasing a new video asking all citizens, candidates included, to sign the
Principles for Trusted Elections, which reinforces the importance of the democratic values in our
Commonwealth and Republic.
During the 2-minute video, Governor Allen says: “Call it the Golden Rule or think about it as “good
sportsmanship”- leaders and citizens alike should be respectful of the basic democratic norms that
protect the will of the voter and expression of thought. It’s the essence of what has made our United
States of free, innovative people in a vibrant free enterprise marketplace of products and ideas- so
very exceptional in the world. Whether you’re in Virginia, Utah, or across this great land, we can all
embrace the foundational principles of integrity, nonviolence, secure voting, responsible oversight,
and the peaceful transfer of power as we look to upcoming elections and beyond to the
celebrations of the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence.”
The Principles for Trusted Elections is a national, crosspartisan project of The Carter Center, The
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and Team Democracy.
The Principles are a nonpartisan pledge that leaders, organizations, and citizens across the political
spectrum have endorsed to affirm the values that make elections trustworthy.
● Honest Process: elections must be impartial, lawful, and accessible
● Nonviolent Campaign: voters must be free to participate without threats or intimidation
● Secure Voting: every eligible vote is counted with systems protected
● Responsible Oversight: transparency depends on poll watchers, administrators, and
observers respecting their roles and boundaries
● Trusted Outcomes: results must be respected once certified and lawful challenges are
resolved
To learn more about The Principles for Trusted Elections and sign the pledge, go to
www.principlesfortrustedelections.org.
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